Christian Today

Father Stu review: faith and foul language meet in Mark Wahlberg's 'love letter to God'
Faith-based it may be; saintly it is not. And while for some Christians that will be just fine, for others, it may be a little more 'real' than they are comfortable with.

Helping babies and toddlers get to know God
Anna Hawken, of Parenting for Faith, speaks to Christian Today about why parents shouldn't wait to start their children on their faith journey, and what churches can do to support them.

When healing doesn't happen in a moment
Hope Virgo has had to dig deep to recover from anorexia and sexual abuse. She speaks to Christian Today about the long road to healing and how important her relationship with God is to this process.

Nicky Gumbel on life, leadership and saying goodbye to the congregation he loves
Alpha pioneer Nicky Gumbel speaks to Christian Today about the upcoming Global Alpha Leadership Conference and how he feels about stepping down as vicar of Holy Trinity Brompton, London, after 17 years.

Being the hands and feet of Jesus in a warzone
British doctor Laura Douglas-Beveridge, 33, has just returned to the UK after serving for three weeks at Samaritan Purse's field hospital in Ukraine. She speaks to Christian Today about the trauma she witnessed but also how her faith inspired and sustained her.

What is so special about the Gospel of John?
Theologian David F Ford speaks to Christian Today about his new commentary on the Gospel of John and what makes this particular Gospel so special.

Raising up faith in the multimedia generation
Duncan Reid, of Wonderborn Studios, speaks to Christian Today about how churches can offer a children's ministry that meets the expectations of youngsters growing up in a multimedia world.

The challenges of being a pastor in an ever-changing world
Glenn Packiam, author of The Resilient Pastor, speaks to Christian Today about the pressures on today's pastors and how they can thrive in spite of them.

Defending Christian freedoms in the public square
Senior barrister Paul Diamond speaks to Christian Today about why he has decided to give up his wider practice and focus on the rights of Christians to manifest their faith in the public square.

Stepping into Britain's ancient churches
Writer Peter Stanford speaks to Christian Today about the importance of safeguarding Britain's ancient churches for future generations and why he hopes more people will take the time to venture inside them.

The long road to justice for Raymond Koh
Susanna Koh, the wife of kidnapped Malaysian pastor Raymond Koh, speaks to Christian Today about why her husband might have been targeted in this way and why she will never give up her fight for justice.

Courage in adversity: learning from Alexander Hamilton this Lent
Bishop Rose Hudson-Wilkin speaks to Christian Today about her new Lent book inspired by "Hamilton" and why there is so much about the man behind the musical that resonates with her.

From homelessness to hope
Seyi Obakin OBE, CEO of Centrepoint, speaks to Christian Today about his work with homeless young people, the pressures of the pandemic and how his Christian faith inspires him through thick and thin.

The fear of being forgotten: why the Church needs to pray for Christians in Afghanistan
Hana Nasri, an Open Doors senior partner based in the Gulf region whose real name has been changed for security reasons, speaks to Christian today about the plight of Christians in Afghanistan since the Taliban takeover.

'Don't forget us. Christians here are suffering' - a spotlight on West Africa
As Open Doors warns of the "Talibanisation" of West Africa, Christian Today speaks to the organisation's senior analyst on freedom of religion and belief in sub-Saharan Africa, Illia Djadi, about the threat to Christians in the region.

Beyond psychiatry
Dr David Enoch speaks to Christian Today about about the relationship between faith and psychiatry, and his new memoir, Enoch's Walk â 95 Not Out.